Faulty oil sencer

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bigjocky
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Faulty oil sencer

Post by bigjocky » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:12 pm

Has anyone had this happen?? It flashed up on a drive to London last night, is this easy to fix,? Is it accessible,? How much,?? It's the oil can symbol with the word 'min' .,,! Anyone help??

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RE: Faulty oil sencer

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:37 pm

Are you sure it's a faulty sensor? What flashed up?

Did you check the oil level? Could it be oil pressure?
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Re: RE: Faulty oil sencer

Post by bigjocky » Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:24 am

Shoppinit wrote:Are you sure it's a faulty sensor? What flashed up?

Did you check the oil level? Could it be oil pressure?
Oil is perfect., oil pressure is perfect too, so it is the oil sensor

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RE: Re: RE: Faulty oil sencer

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:41 am

Just 3 bolts to undo and it will slide down out of the sump. Don't forget to drain the oil first ;)
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
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